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Social Interaction Matters – Better by design
June 10, 2021The design of a ship plays an important role in facilitating social interaction on board, from providing communal space for crew gatherings to creating a comfortable, relaxing environment.
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ISWAN launches vaccination drive for Indian seafarers
June 08, 2021In response to the second wave of COVID-19 in India, we have launched a ‘Vaccination Drive for Indian Seafarers’ in collaboration with… -
Seafarers' International Relief Fund raises $530,000 and issues first grants for COVID-19 seafarer crisis
May 27, 2021Grants are to be put to work in India, including the purchase of oxygenators, estimated to save approximately 60 lives a month, but more… -
Shipping industry launches the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy
May 19, 2021Maritime companies, organisations and flag states have signed the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy launched by BIMCO. -
Welfare Board gets national recognition through formal agreement with MCA
May 19, 2021Seafarers’ and fishers’ welfare has been boosted following the signing of a formal agreement between the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and… -
Global shipping fleet to sound horns on 25 June with a #ShoutOutForSeafarers
May 18, 2021The International Chamber of Shipping is encouraging ships in ports around the world to sound their horns on Day of the Seafarer to remind… -
ICS releases Vaccination Roadmap to quicken seafarer jab rollout
May 14, 2021The International Chamber of Shipping has published a Vaccination Roadmap framework to help establish vaccination hubs dedicated to… -
The Netherlands launches vaccination programme for seafarers
May 14, 2021All seafarers working on seagoing vessels flying the Dutch flag or managed from the Netherlands are eligible for a new COVID-19… -
ISWAN And V.Group team up to support mental wellbeing of the industry
May 13, 2021V.Group has joined forces with ISWAN to run a webinar on mental wellbeing and create support structures for its employees. -
NAMMA shares information on COVID-19 vaccine availability in US ports
May 13, 2021The North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) has compiled information on COVID-19 vaccine availability for foreign seafarers in… -
UN leaders urge companies relying on shipping supply chains to undertake urgent measures to protect seafarers’ rights
May 07, 2021A new due diligence tool aims to help businesses uphold their responsibility to protect human rights at sea as new COVID variants threaten…
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